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Hideout

Bars, Dive bars River West/West Town
4 out of 5 stars
(3user reviews)
Winner<br/>2016

Winner
2016
Winner<br/>2016

Winner
2016
Hideout
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Once known primarily as a ramshackle roadhouse of country-rock in an industrial stretch of the city, the Hideout has become a place where new musicians, veteran performers and outspoken personalities of all stripes can come together onstage. Rootsy ensemble Devil in a Woodpile still holds down a regular gig, but the venue also hosts the experimental-leaning Resonance Series, variety shows and a Saturday night dance party. It can be difficult to reach this tucked-away spot via public transportation, but it is worth it for the cheap beer, fresh sounds and DJs dropping nostalgia, from Prince to Devo.

 

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Venue name: Hideout
Contact:
Visit Website Call Venue 773-227-4433
Address: 1354 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago
60642
Cross street: between Willow and Ada Sts
Opening hours: Tue 7pm–2am; Wed–Fri 4pm–2am; Sat 7pm–3am; Sun, Mon for special events (call ahead)
Transport: Bus: 72, 73.
Price: Average beer: $2
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    Hideout's annual summer concert series brings the bands out of the back room and onto the venue's front porch for intimate performances under the setting sun. As usual, the Picnics on the Porch series features sets from a selection of folk and country...

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The Hideout is worth the trek (most people don't live nearby, and it's not exactly conveniently located to a train). The small music venue hosts great shows most nights of the week, and the cool bar with twinkly lights is exactly what you think of when you're looking for a laid-back dive bar, but with great beer to drink.


This is a great venue for live music; it's very intimate, low key, and has great acoustics. It almost has a small town feel. It's kind of hidden away off Elston so you almost think you are in a different city altogether. The bartenders are great and very nice.  It has cheap drinks, including $3 PBR  and when I went the tamale guy came through a couple of times. There is also a water cooler in the dance floor portion of the bar.  After the live bands go on, it apparently becomes a dance venue. 

moderatorStaff Writer

Great venue to catch live music in an intimate setting. The location is a little difficult to get to/from, but that's what Uber's for, right?

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